JLPT N4 Elementary
乗り換える
to transfer (vehicles); to switch over to something new
Readings
Other forms
乗り換えます polite form
乗り換えて te-form
乗り換えた plain past
乗り換え noun form: "a transfer"
乗り替える less common kanji
1 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To transfer (vehicles)
Describes the act of changing from one train, bus, or line to another to reach a destination.
Example
A この 電車 は 空港 に 行き ます か ？
B いいえ 、 次 の 駅 で 乗り換え が 必要 です 。
[A:] Does this train go to the airport? [B:] No, you need to transfer at the next station.
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2 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To switch (to something new)
Refers to switching entirely from one product, service, ideology, or partner to another.
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